Project Groundwater
@ProjGroundwater
Project Groundwater is a Defra-funded project supporting communities in the Chiltern Hills and Berkshire Downs to prepare and respond to groundwater flooding.
#ProjectGroundwater is part of @DefraGovUK's Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation programme. Our project will forever transform how communities prepare and respond to #GroundwaterFlooding 🌊 Find out more on our website projectgroundwater.co.uk/?utm_source=Tw…
Could nature-based solutions help areas at risk of groundwater flooding? In episode 7 of the Groundwater Rising Podcast, Katie chats with Dr. Imogen Barnsley about these solutions and her PhD research. Tune in! 🎧 Listen here: orlo.uk/Episode_7_-_Na…
Check out Claude's latest blog as he nears the end of his PhD journey! He shares his experiences from conferences to impactful research on flood risk management. Plus, he's been awarded Research Image of the Month! 🎉📸 👉 orlo.uk/Claude_s_Blog_… 👉 orlo.uk/Research_Image…
We apologise for the recent flood alerts sent to Marlow residents. Due to a data issue, alerts were triggered prematurely. We're working to resolve this and have paused alerts for now. For more info, read our blog orlo.uk/Update_on_Rece…
We wouldn't be able to deliver Project Groundwater without our dedicated team. As Project Coordinator, Tia supports the team with administrative tasks. 🔗 If you would like to read more about Tia and the rest of our team, head to our website: orlo.uk/meet_the_team_…
🚀 This Wednesday, we tested military drones with Ground Penetrating Radars to map areas of high groundwater with ISS Aerospace. Excited for the British Geological Survey to review our data! 📩 Sign up for our newsletter for updates!




🎉 Congrats to Claude Nsobya for winning Research Image of the Month! His amazing photo showcases how communities are addressing flood risk with local knowledge and natural solutions. 👏 See the picture here 👉 orlo.uk/LqscY
What does it mean to leave a legacy? Join Katie in the latest episode of Groundwater Rising as she chats with Karen Fisher from Jacobs and Kat Edwards from AxiaOrigin to discuss all things legacy. Tune in now 🎧 orlo.uk/how_to_create_…
✨ Are you coming to the launch event this evening? Join us and the local South Oxford Flood Action Group to discover what they're doing and how you can get involved! See you there!

🔎 Have you seen the blog that came out today? Our latest blog shares key updates on the Property Flood Resilience surveys, progress so far, and what’s coming next, including a best practice toolkit in 2026. 🔗 Read the full update here: orlo.uk/PFR_Blog_2TZFF
Join Kat Edwards, from AxiaOrigin, and Karen Fisher from Jacobs, as they explore often-overlooked aspects of legacy in innovation projects, like why is it important to document failures for learning? Curious to learn more? 🎙️ orlo.uk/Qihzo
We're hiring a Senior Sustainable Drainage Officer at Buckinghamshire Council! If you have experience in flood or water management, we want to hear from you! 🔗Apply now: orlo.uk/Job_details_Se… 📣 Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post!
At what stage should we plan for legacy in our projects? Legacy is what remains after a project ends, making it a crucial aspect. Join Karen Fisher and Kat Edwards as they discuss legacy planning in Project Groundwater. Listen here 🎧 orlo.uk/Legacy_d5ROa
We're hiring a Senior Sustainable Drainage Officer at Buckinghamshire Council! Play a key role in managing surface water flood risks for new developments. 🔗 Apply now: orlo.uk/Job_Detail_dNH… 📣 Tag someone who would be a great fit!
Join two of the architects of Project Groundwater's own legacy planning - Karen Fisher from Jacobs and Kat Edwards from AxiaOrigin to discuss how to plan for - and deliver - legacy on major multi-stakeholder projects. Listen here: orlo.uk/8emKA
🌊 New Blog Alert! Our latest blog dives into Project Groundwater's experience at Flood & Coast. From research findings to workshops, it was an incredible opportunity for insights and collaboration. 🔗 Read the blog here: orlo.uk/zW3a3
Have you ever wondered why groundwater flooding is often overlooked in research? In the latest #GroundwaterRising episode, Dr Daniel Magnone shares insights on how the push for high-impact research sidelines the topic of groundwater. Tune in here 🎧 orlo.uk/wqL76
Great news! 🎉 Our short film, Darcy's Tale, created in partnership with Aardman Animation, is featured in the Summer 2025 issue of Geoscientist Magazine! 🐾 📖 Read the article on page 7 orlo.uk/Geoscientist_M… 🎬 Watch Darcy's Tale at orlo.uk/Lets_Talk_Grou…
Our Groundwater Flood Warning Service was awarded Highly Commended in the Digital Excellence Category at Flood & Coast!🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing partners for making this possible— @BucksCouncil, @JacobsConnects, @3SIDEDCUBE, @BritGeoSurvey, @GwkSouth. 👏
🌟 Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce that Katie Hargrave-Smith, our Project Groundwater Communications and Engagement Officer, has won the Early Career Professional Award! 🎉 Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
Are you coming to the Feast of St Peter in Chalfont St Peter? Join us on Saturday, 28th June, for a fantastic day filled with fun and entertaining activities! We will have a stall there, so swing by for a chat. Hope to see you there! For more info: orlo.uk/p2yqj